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Since the 2003 gene discovery, PRF’s story has appeared on CNN, Primetime Live, The Today Show, in Time Magazine, People magazine, The New York Times, and dozens of other media outlets that have a keen interest in Progeria and PRF’s work. This has led to more children being diagnosed earlier, so they get proper medical care and enter our programs, and more scientists becoming involved. This is how the research field of Progeria mushrooms, as we see more children identified and more high-level scientists producing data that will help to better understand Progeria and develop treatments in the future. Read below for excerpts from these major media stories, and about the latest scientific breakthroughs.

What's New

First-Ever Progeria Clinical Drug Trial Reaches 1-Year Mark!
  May, 2008
First-Ever Progeria Clinical Drug Trial Reaches 1-Year Mark!
PRF continues to make history, as children are now coming to Children’s Hospital Boston for their 1-year visit, marking a half-way point to completion. Click here for details on how you can help.
View our special 2007 holiday card – <b>Happy Holidays!</b>
  December, 2007
View our special 2007 holiday card – Happy Holidays!
PRF’s 7th Chapter Opens in Kentucky
  August, 2008
PRF’s 7th Chapter Opens in Kentucky
Our chapters continue to grow in number and size, and all are busy raising funds and awareness in their communities. Check out our new chapter section to learn all about their wonderful work – and join in if you can!
Hot off the presses - our first 2008 newsletter!
  March, 2008
Hot off the presses - our first 2008 newsletter!
Click here to enjoy 16 pages of PRF news.
Old at Age 3 Book Published
  September 18, 2007
Old at Age 3 Book Published
A compelling and courageous tribute to author Keith Moore’s son, Zachary, who died of Progeria at the young age of 3, is now available. 25% of the proceeds will be donated to PRF.
January 29, 2007: PRF on Front Page of <i>Wall Street Journal</i>!
  January 29, 2007
January 29, 2007: PRF on Front Page of Wall Street Journal!
After months of interviews with leading Wall Street Journal health reporter Amy Dockser Marcus, PRF is featured in a front page article in a recent issue of the publication. Click here to access the Wall Street Journal article online.

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Fundraising Events

<b>August 14-September 15: Don’t miss the End of Summer Sale on store items!</b>   August 14-September 15: Don’t miss the End of Summer Sale on store items!
<b>September 6, 2008:</b> Join us for the 7th Annual International Race for Research   September 6, 2008: Join us for the 7th Annual International Race for Research
<b>September 13, 2008: </b> in Montclova, Ohio The 3rd Annual Kaylee’s Course 5k   September 13, 2008: in Montclova, Ohio The 3rd Annual Kaylee’s Course 5k
<b>September 20, 2008:</b> YearOne’s Chip Foose Braselton Bash in Georgia   September 20, 2008: YearOne’s Chip Foose Braselton Bash in Georgia
<b>September 27, 2008:</b> in St. Joseph, Michigan Kilometers for Cam 5k   September 27, 2008: in St. Joseph, Michigan Kilometers for Cam 5k
<b>September 28, 2008:</b> in Middleboro, MA: 3rd Annual Walk in Honor of Kristian McGuinness   September 28, 2008: in Middleboro, MA: 3rd Annual Walk in Honor of Kristian McGuinness

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